Ercolano seen from above (drone view)

This page presents an aerial view of Ercolano, filmed by drone.

The video shows both the Herculaneum excavations and the modern town, offering a clear visual understanding of how the contemporary city developed above and around the ancient Roman site.

Seen from above, the relationship between the archaeological area and the modern urban fabric becomes immediately evident.

The excavations and the modern town from the air

The drone footage highlights the contrast between the orderly layout of ancient Herculaneum and the dense structure of modern Ercolano.

From this perspective, it is easy to understand:

why only part of the ancient city could be excavated

how the modern town occupies the area above the buried Roman settlement

how archaeology and daily life coexist within the same space

The aerial view provides context that cannot be fully grasped at ground level.

A different way to understand Ercolano

While walking through the excavations allows visitors to observe details of Roman daily life, the drone view offers a broader spatial perspective.
It shows the scale of the site, its position within the modern town, and its proximity to the Vesuvian landscape.

This visual approach is especially useful for visitors planning a visit or for those interested in understanding the unique urban layering of Ercolano.

Video: Ercolano and Herculaneum from above